If you’re new to playing slots at land-based casinos, you probably aren’t aware of the unwritten rules of slot machine etiquette. After all, they are unwritten.
Only veteran slots players really know about these rules of etiquette, but enforcing and abiding by them helps all players have an enjoyable experience when playing slots at a casino.
Occupied Slots
If you are on the casino floor and want to play a game that has a coin cup on it or a jacket draped over the chair, leave it be. There is someone currently playing that game and they have stepped away for a moment.
Suppose you’re really into a game that you’re playing. You enjoy the gameplay and are hitting enough wins to keep you interested for a long period of time. But – oh, no – you have to go to the washroom. If you have to pull yourself away from a game that you really want to come back to, you should leave your coin cup on the game.
So, other players who come across the game will know that someone is currently playing it and has stepped away for a minute. If you are playing a game that doesn’t require coins, put a personal item on the chair, such as a jacket.
Do I Have To Tip When I Win?
In most casino table games like poker and blackjack, it is customary for players to tip the dealer when they win a big hand. When you play slots, there is no dealer monitoring the action but you should still be prepared to tip if you have won a big jackpot.
If you have won tens of thousands of dollars or more on a slot machine, be sure to pass a few dollars to the cashier who gives you your payout.
Is It Rude to Play More Than One Slot Machine At Once?
It is likely that you’ve been to a casino and have seen a player sitting at one game but occupying a row of slot machines. We know that this can be quite annoying if they are playing a game that you have your eye on, but it is perfectly within the rules of etiquette for players to do so.
However, some casinos have policy that restricts players from occupying multiple machines at once during peak periods. So, if there are no other games to play in the area, you can politely reference the rule and ask the player if they would be so kind as to let you play one of their slots.
If you are worried about confronting another player, let a member of staff know and they can sort the situation out for you.
